Healthcare access for Nairobi Eastlands, maternity and emergency services, reduced pressure on Kenyatta National Hospital
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
Level 5 public hospital in Umoja, Nairobi, built to serve the populous Eastlands area with 100-bed capacity.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2010
StartedJanuary 1, 2011
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2013
CompletedDecember 5, 2013
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 3,000,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 3,000,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
Construction Begins
Hospital construction commenced in Umoja, Nairobi
Hospital Opened
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital officially opened for patients
Contractors
China Jiangxi Corporation
Main ContractorChinese firm that built the hospital
Politicians Involved
Mwai Kibaki
President of KenyaInitiated the hospital project; named after his wife Lucy Kibaki
Benefits
Description
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is a Level 5 hospital located in Umoja, eastern Nairobi, built by the national government to serve the densely populated Eastlands communities. Named after the former First Lady Lucy Kibaki, the hospital was constructed by Chinese contractors and provides maternity, surgical, outpatient, and emergency services. It has expanded its capacity over the years and serves as a key referral facility for Nairobi's eastern suburbs.
Overview
Addressed critical healthcare access gaps in Nairobi's eastern suburbs, which had been underserved by public hospitals.